Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR2031: HR2031 Sankowski, Adele; commend

Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends East Forsyth High School swim team member Adele Sankowski for her record setting performance in the 100 yard freestyle event.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any state law. Instead, it formally recognizes Adele Sankowski, a member of the East Forsyth High School swim team, for her athletic achievement. The resolution states that Sankowski swam the 100 yard freestyle in 51.53 seconds, a mark it describes as a record setting pace. The House resolves to congratulate her for this performance and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her to keep.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and congratulates Adele Sankowski, a swimmer at East Forsyth High School, for her performance in the 100 yard freestyle.
  • States her recorded time of 51.53 seconds in that event as the basis for the recognition.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sankowski.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Adele Sankowski, a student athlete on the East Forsyth High School swim team. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, printed statement from the Georgia House of Representatives congratulating Sankowski, which she and her school community can keep as a record of the honor.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Sankowski's achievement, including her 100 yard freestyle time of 51.53 seconds.
  • The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and congratulate Sankowski for her performance.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Sankowski.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
  • Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
  • Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
  • Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
  • Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
  • David Clark (R, HD-100)

Topics

  • high school athletics
  • swimming
  • East Forsyth High School
  • legislative commendation

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